That this House congratulates Ratho Primary School Glee Choir on winning the South East regional final of the Frisson Foundation’s Glee Challenge; notes that the Glee Challenge provides an extensive and inclusive school choir programme for children across Scotland, encouraging creativity, confidence and participation through music; recognises the outstanding achievement and dedication of all members of the choir, their teachers and supporters in securing this success; acknowledges the important role that programmes like this play in helping young people develop skills, build friendships and engage with their local communities; further congratulates all participating schools, including the runners-up, for their excellent performances; and wishes Ratho Primary School Glee Choir every success in the upcoming national final.

That this House congratulates Ratho Primary School Glee Choir on winning the South East regional final of the Frisson Foundation’s Glee Challenge; notes that the Glee Challenge provides an extensive and inclusive school choir programme for children across Scotland, encouraging creativity, confidence and participation through music; recognises the outstanding achievement...

That this House warmly welcomes the passage of the Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament, which places a legal duty on local authorities to ensure that school pupils can access residential outdoor education; congratulates Liz Smith MSP for introducing this transformational legislation and notes that it passed at Stage Three with overwhelming cross-party support; recognises the proven benefits of outdoor residential education for young people’s mental health, confidence, resilience and educational attainment; celebrates Scotland’s leadership in embedding outdoor education as a core part of the educational experience; regrets that no comparable commitment has been made for schools in England; and urges the UK Government to follow Scotland’s lead to ensure that every child has access to these life-enhancing opportunities.

That this House warmly welcomes the passage of the Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament, which places a legal duty on local authorities to ensure that school pupils can access residential outdoor education; congratulates Liz Smith MSP for introducing this transformational legislation and notes that it...

That this House congratulates the Falkirk Schools Pipe Band on representing Scotland at New York’s Tartan Day Parade on 6 April 2025; notes that the Band, made up of 37 pupils aged 11 to 17 from schools across the Falkirk district, proudly showcased Scottish musical talent on the international stage during a five-day visit to the United States; commends their performances in the Tartan Day Parade on Sixth Avenue, at Bryant Park and at various iconic locations around Manhattan; applauds their achievements to date, including multiple trophies at the Cowal Highland Gathering and Peebles competitions; and celebrates the international debut of a new composition by Falkirk High School pupil and Falkirk Young Musician of the Year 2024, James Silcock, marking both the Kelpies’ anniversary and the exceptional creativity of young musicians in Falkirk.

That this House congratulates the Falkirk Schools Pipe Band on representing Scotland at New York’s Tartan Day Parade on 6 April 2025; notes that the Band, made up of 37 pupils aged 11 to 17 from schools across the Falkirk district, proudly showcased Scottish musical talent on the international stage...

That this House congratulates Chryston High School wind band for winning a gold award at the Scottish Concert Band Festival final, which was held in Perth Concert Halls on 15 March; and recognises that their achievement is even more significant as this was the first time the band had competed in the Festival.

That this House congratulates Chryston High School wind band for winning a gold award at the Scottish Concert Band Festival final, which was held in Perth Concert Halls on 15 March; and recognises that their achievement is even more significant as this was the first time the band had competed...

That this House congratulates the Scotland Schools debating team on winning the World Schools Debating Championships; believes that Logan Moss from Dollar Academy, Sophie Hannigan and Callum Henry from St. Columba’s School, Lena Zielinska from Broxburn Academy and Miya Turner from Portobello High School performed with distinction in arguing their position on the final motion This house regrets the glorification of champions; thanks their coaches, Jordan Pfotenhauer, Maxine Muirhead and Jamie Beverstock, for their work; believes that debating is a valuable and important skill that should be taught and practised in schools across Scotland; and hopes the winning pupils might assist new MPs as the House seeks to raise the level of debate and discourse in its own deliberations.

That this House congratulates the Scotland Schools debating team on winning the World Schools Debating Championships; believes that Logan Moss from Dollar Academy, Sophie Hannigan and Callum Henry from St. Columba’s School, Lena Zielinska from Broxburn Academy and Miya Turner from Portobello High School performed with distinction in arguing their...

That this House congratulates Bearsden Academy on its recent placement as one of the highest performing secondary schools in Scotland; commends the dedication and leadership of the headteacher George Cooper; notes that the school achieved a fantastic result of third place in Scotland; congratulates Bearsden Academy on its vision and values and commitment to learning and development; further recognises the excellent standard of schools in East Dunbartonshire more broadly; and wishes Bearsden Academy all the very best and looks forward to its future achievements and academic success.

That this House congratulates Bearsden Academy on its recent placement as one of the highest performing secondary schools in Scotland; commends the dedication and leadership of the headteacher George Cooper; notes that the school achieved a fantastic result of third place in Scotland; congratulates Bearsden Academy on its vision and...

This House congratulates Craigie High School, in Dundee, for winning the Safety Groups UK Award for Development Through Education - and the Scottish Chamber of Safety Silver Punch Bowl - for a project featuring its Watch your Back video as part of its LOcHER project; notes that the judges were highly impressed with the way the team took a traditional health and safety issue in back injury to create an enjoyable and effective educational process through a video and music lyrics that can be shared more widely to leave a lasting impact; further notes that it was also Highly Commended under the Innovation Award category and welcomes the fact that these awards recognised safety groups that have involved learners of any age in an initiative which demonstrates effective educational engagement to advance health and safety.

This House congratulates Craigie High School, in Dundee, for winning the Safety Groups UK Award for Development Through Education - and the Scottish Chamber of Safety Silver Punch Bowl - for a project featuring its Watch your Back video as part of its LOcHER project; notes that the judges were...

That this House congratulates the staff and pupils at Lochardil Primary School on receiving the School of Sanctuary award from City Sanctuary UK; for showing solidarity with and welcoming those who need sanctuary; commends the commitment from the staff and students to accommodate students from a refugee background by expanding their learning and preparing new materials; and congratulates Lochardil Primary School on being the first school in Scotland to receive that award.

That this House congratulates the staff and pupils at Lochardil Primary School on receiving the School of Sanctuary award from City Sanctuary UK; for showing solidarity with and welcoming those who need sanctuary; commends the commitment from the staff and students to accommodate students from a refugee background by expanding...

That this House congratulates Bridgeton Burns Club on its tireless dedication to the preservation and promotion of Scottish culture and poetry in the East End of Glasgow; notes its annual schools competition, which has been running for 146 years, and its schools concert and prizegiving, which was held this year on the 22 February; understands that from more than 1,100 entrants, 20 trophies were presented at the awards night, along with silver medals and £3,000 of gift vouchers and cheques for participating schools; appreciates the efforts of 150 volunteers who support the schools competition, many of whom are former competitors; and wishes Bridgeton Burns Club great success for many more years to come.

That this House congratulates Bridgeton Burns Club on its tireless dedication to the preservation and promotion of Scottish culture and poetry in the East End of Glasgow; notes its annual schools competition, which has been running for 146 years, and its schools concert and prizegiving, which was held this year...

That this House congratulates Woodfarm High School in East Renfrewshire on being awarded Green Flag status by the Eco-Schools programme; notes that this award is presented on behalf of the Keep Scotland Beautiful organisation and encourages pupils and staff members to embark on a meaningful path towards improving their local environment and community; understands that the Green Flag is only awarded to schools which comply with a seven-step program and that this is the highest award that can be achieved; further notes that the Eco-Schools programme is the largest of its kind in the world connecting 19.5 million children, young people and educators through 67 countries on five continents; and wishes the school every success as they continue to champion environmental work in future.

That this House congratulates Woodfarm High School in East Renfrewshire on being awarded Green Flag status by the Eco-Schools programme; notes that this award is presented on behalf of the Keep Scotland Beautiful organisation and encourages pupils and staff members to embark on a meaningful path towards improving their local...

That this House congratulates Mountfleurie Primary School, Leven, on celebrating 60 years of high quality education to generations of young people; acknowledges the dedication of current and former staff members and of everyone else who has contributed to its success; commends everyone who contributed to the successful open evening on 21 June 2017 to allow former pupils and staff to re-visit the school; and offers its best wishes for the future.

That this House congratulates Mountfleurie Primary School, Leven, on celebrating 60 years of high quality education to generations of young people; acknowledges the dedication of current and former staff members and of everyone else who has contributed to its success; commends everyone who contributed to the successful open evening on...